Defining ‘soil science’

The term ‘soil science’ remains inadequately defined, despite numerous definitions of soil itself. While it is commonly understood as the scientific study of soil, the adjective ‘scientific’ typically denotes a systematic, methodological approach grounded in falsifiable principles. However, few atte...

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Main Authors: Alfred E. Hartemink, Alex.B. McBratney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:Soil Security
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667006225000012